Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

*Shire* are working in partnership with a provider of *children's services *and have a permanent opportunity for a *Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker* based in *Corby, Northamptonshire.*Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Our client is offering applicants a *full-time* position, *39 hours per week* within a specialist service.*The hourly rate is between £13.00 - £13.50 per hour + £63 per sleep in. On average each staff work 4-6 sleeps per month.*If successful, you will be working as part of a *team *providing support to children with EBD.As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:* To attend staff meetings and supervisions.* To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.* To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.* To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.* Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.* Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm* Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.* Continuous commit to professional development* To be willing to cover other homes when required* Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionalsOur client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:* Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities* Committed to the continuous development of all staff* Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.Ideally applicants should have the following:* Previous experience of working with young people* Experience of successfully leading a small team* *Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent** *Hold a Full UK drivers license*Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!Apply today for more information or to speak to Tom Wilson.INDRESERef: 2181Job Type: Full-timePay: £13.00-£13.50 per hourExpected hours: 39 per weekBenefits:* Casual dress* Company pension* Free parking* On-site parkingSchedule:* 12 hour shiftExperience:* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (preferred)* Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)Work Location: In person